Controversy
In the 1990s, artworks by indigenous artist "Eddie Burrup" began to appear on the Aboriginal art scene and in 1997 it was found Burrup was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Durack who considered Burrup her "alter ego". Durack freely assumed the right to make Aboriginal art as Burrup. This was not appreciated by other Aboriginal artists nor the gallery owner who represented "Burrup". Durack continued to make art as Eddie Burrup until her death on 25 May 2000, aged 84.
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